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Aguocha tackles Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu for saying Otti ‘ll be last LP gov in Abia . You aren’t Otti’s spokesman, Bende professionals fires back at Aguocha Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia War of words has ensued between the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Obi Aguocha; and the kinsmen of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, over a media comment credited to the Deputy Speaker. Kalu (APC), had reportedly said that Gov. Alex Otti would be the last Labour Party Governor in Abia, boasting that the All Progressives Congress, would claim the…

FENRAD calls for review of earnings of federal lawmakers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Civil Society Organization, Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), has called for urgent review of the earnings of federal lawmakers. The call is coming in the wake of the recent claim and counter claims that a Senator goes home with N21 million as monthly allowances. Executive Director of FENRAD, Comrade Nnanna Nwafor, in a statement, said the review of the legislators’ allowances had become necessary because Nigeria’s current economic situation could no longer support such a humongous pay. The statement read in part:”For a country whose…

Police invite NLC chair, Ajaero for terrorism financing, treasonable felony . Threaten arrest if invitation not honoured Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria Police, Monday, invited the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Jude Ajero, for questioning over “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime.” This was contained in an invitation letter given to the Labour boss on Monday. The letter was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of Intelligence Response Team, IRT. According to the letter, Ajaero should be at the IRT office on Tuesday, August 20, without fail or risk arrest. The…

Crime fight:NBA promises to partner law enforcement agencies By Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The newly elected Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, has promised to collaborate with the police and other law enforcement agencies in the state to fight crime. Chairman of the NBA, Chris Ihentuge, made the pledge when he led the newly elected members of the executive to a visit to the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma. The NBA boss auded the Commissioner for his relentless efforts in combating crime and enhancing public safety in Imo State. He emphasized NBA’s commitment towards supporting law enforcement…

Mbah advocates better remuneration for lawyers Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has advocated a change of law curriculum as well as improved remunerations for lawyers to challenge the present realities in the legal profession. Mbah made the assertion on Monday when he received a delegation of the Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School at the government house, Enugu. Our government house correspondent Fred Nnaji reports that the delegation was led by the chairman, Chief Emeka Ngige. Commending the delegation for their efforts in shaping the students to be able to compete with their counterparts across…

Abia records 1 case of monkey pox, sets up treatment centre at ABSUTH Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia One case of monkey pox disease has been confirmed ii Abia State. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefings, Monday in Umuahia, said the confirmed case occured at Isiala Ngwa. The Commissioner who said about 13 cases of the viral disease were recorded in the state, disclosed that nine tested negative while two were awaiting classification. He, however, said that there was no record of death yet. The Commissioner who said the Government was making spirited efforts to…

By Cheta Nwanze The protests at the start of this month reached intense levels, particularly in the northern regions of Nigeria, with various reports implying that up to 30 lives were lost, with the North bearing the brunt of the violence. In some instances, the demonstrations took on a destructive tone, with protesters targeting the homes and properties of political figures. In Zamfara, crowds converged on the residence of the former governor, Bello Matawalle, attempting to breach the property in a display of public outrage. The home of a prominent Senator in the region did not escape unscathed, with…

Group advocates separate funding of TB intervention in Anambra Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Networks on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Anambra state has called for a separate funding of tuberculosis (TB) intervention programmes in the state. The State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the group made the call in Awka during a meeting with Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, the Manager of Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control. They said that “TB is a major public health concern in Anambra and that dedicated financial resources are needed to effectively combat the disease.” They pushed for the state…

Food prices crash in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa Agency Report Prices of perishable items have recorded a fall in some major towns in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. NAN check at Perishable Items Market, Damaturu in Yobe, revealed that the prices have dropped by about 50 per cent. A big basket of tomatoes sold at N120,000 between April and May now costs N40,000, while a small basket previously sold at N75,000 is now going for N18,000. A bag of pepper sold at N170,000 in the same period now costs N82,000, while a bag of pepper…

IWA condemns marginalisation, militarisation of S’East region Ben Ezechime, Enugu Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), a socio-cultural group has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to stop political marginalisation and militarisation of the South-East geo political zone of the country.. The group comprising women from different parts of Igbo land also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release all political detainees including the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Chief Frederick Nwajiuba The National President of IWA, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, made the appeal in Enugu during a press conference on “The State of South-East, Ndi…